Afghanistan Monitor 7

The Afghanistan Monitor, a regular publication by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Pakistan, offers comprehensive insights into Afghanistan’s political, economic, security, and humanitarian situation since the Taliban’s resurgence. Its Seventh Edition focuses on developments from April 2024 to May 2024 and presents expert analyses.

Since August 15, 2021, the situation in Afghanistan has been constantly changing since the Taliban assumed power as the de facto authority. Throughout the past two and a half years, there has been a growing recognition of the Taliban’s governing style, which can be described as a mix of authoritarian measures and selective pragmatism.

Although the Taliban have solidified their control across the nation, uncertainties remain regarding the quality of governance and the safeguarding of women’s and human rights under their de facto rule. Additionally, concerns persist about potential security.